THE PERSON THAT INSPIRES
ME THE MOST
Usain St. Leo Bolt, (born 21
August 1986), is a Jamaican sprinter. Widely regarded as the fastest person
ever, he is the first man to hold both the 100 metres and 200 metres world
records since fully automatic time measurements became mandatory in 1977. Along
with his teammates, he also set the world record in the 4×100 metres relay. He
is the reigning Olympic champion in these three events, the first man to win
six Olympic gold medals in sprinting, and an eight-time World champion. He was
the first to achieve a "double” by winning 100 m and 200 m titles at consecutive
Olympics (2008,2012).
Although gaining worldwide
popularity for a sprint double victory at the Beijing Games, Bolt has had more
victories as a 200 m runner. While he had not won any significant 100 m title
prior to the 2008 Olympics, he had won numerous crowns in the 200 m event at
the youth, junior and senior levels. Further, at the 2013 World Championships
in Moscow, Bolt completed a hat-trick of 200 m world titles by winning his
third straight gold in the event. His 2009 record breaking margin for 100 m,
from 9.69 seconds (his own world record) to 9.58, is the highest since the
start of fully automatic time measurements.
Bolt's achievements in
sprinting have earned him the media nickname "Lightning Bolt",and
awards including the IAAF World Athlete of the Year, Track & Field Athlete
of the Year, and Laureus World Sportsman of the Year (three times). He is the
highest paid athlete ever in track and field. He has been called the world's
most marketable athlete. By winning three gold medals at the 2013 World
Championships, Bolt became one of the most successful athletes in the 30-year
history of the athletics world championships.
I would like to
say he has great talent and potential.He inspires me to work harder and never
give up.Every successful person behind has a story.
Written By:DYLAN KHOO
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